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Defenders sharpen the warrior heart
January 26, 2024 — Defenders from the 87th Air Base Wing seized a unique opportunity to receive advanced BJJ instruction from Master Machado at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 17-18, 2024... MORE

An 87th Security Forces Squadron member performs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu maneuvers during a training course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024. Master Carlos Machado, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, crafted BJJ instruction to expand on the hand-to-hand combat skills crucial to the Security Forces mission, merging BJJ tactics with elements of mindfulness, physical readiness, as well as honing the craft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

Military Working Dogs and Marines and Helicopters, Oh My!
October 21, 2022 — The 87th Security Forces Squadron K-9 section held a Joint Force training with members of the Marine Aircraft Group 49 where military working dogs were familiarized with helicopter transportation. By leveraging resources and training capabilities, two Joint Partners were able to immerse pilots, air crew, and military working dogs in a potential real-world scenario with aircraft. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Security Forces Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49, pose for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 16, 2022. Defenders with 87th SFS K-9 section took part in a joint training with Marines to familiarize the Military Working Dogs with the transportation by helicopter. This skillset was developed for the qualification purposes of bomb detection in deployed environments, where certain terrain may only be accessible by air transportation.

Female Defenders Don New Armor
May 6, 2021 — Female defenders of the 87th Security Forces Squadron received the first batch of Aspetto ‘Mach-V’ body armor, in early May 2021. The female body armor features increased mobility, load carriage support, and comfort while still maintaining coverage of vital organs for female defenders... MORE

Two female Airmen pose donning female body armor in a warehouse.

Navy MWD handlers gain certification
September 3, 2020 — The joint service environment comes with many challenges, but the benefits and rewards outweigh them. This is made evident by the recent certification of two military working dogs and their U.S. Navy MWD handlers. The two Navy MWD handlers work alongside their 87th Security Forces Squadron counterparts to ensure the fast pace demands of the installation are met. ... MORE

ASA Dix enables law enforcement firearms training
August 17, 2020 — The U.S. Army Support Activity-Dix range facility accommodates law enforcement firearms training for their joint base mission partners, and an average of 14,000 law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal agencies annually. Law enforcement organizations utilize the 13,765 acres of ASA Dix training grounds designated for range and impact areas to maintain their readiness and improve their tactical capabilities. ... MORE

A photo of law enforcement firearms training at the U.S. Army Support Activity, Fort Dix ranges.